“I didn’t come here to harp at you. This is dangerous, and no one should go unwillingly. I was too hard on you the other day. I just wanted to say-you’ve been a good friend. I’ll miss you.” “But you’ll be back,” Luke said. “Tomorrow-or the next day-after the rally. I’ll be over to visit. If your rally works, I’ll be walking in the front door.” “We can hope,” Jen said softly.
When I read this segment of the book in Among the Hidden I knew this would be my notable moment. It is the night before the rally. I was not expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did because it seems similar to The Giver. Once I got into this book I couldn’t lay it down, unlike The Giver that I had to force myself to even pick it up. In this story two children, Jen and Luke, share a common bond, they are both shadow children. Their friendship is what touched my heart and kept my attention. I can’t help but get the feeling in this passage that Jen knew something bad was going to happen at the rally. Even though before this moment she has never showed any sign of it.
She warns Luke by saying, “This is dangerous and no one should go unwillingly.” She also appears to be telling her friend good bye forever, not just until she gets back. To me the words, “We can hope”, express an amount of uncertainty. I think Jen knew she was going to die. This breaks my heart, but what courage Jen possessed! This entire segment is foreshadowing the murders that will happen at the rally.
I do like this book more. Why do you think it appeals to you more than The Giver?
ReplyDeleteThe Giver is darker and more depressing. The parents don't care about their children. They can't even feel emotions. I don't like that idea!
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